Emory is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #5120 in 2024 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 16 births ranking #1613. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 92,596 boys born was named Emory. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Emory is a polished unisex name with older ruler-strength associations and a very modern sound. It feels sleek and capable.
The name rose with the wider trend for surname names and later settled especially well into contemporary girls' naming. Its appeal comes from sharpness, familiarity, and flexibility.